The Evil Eye (1920)
A silent American movie serial from 1920, co-directed by J. Gordon Cooper and Wally Van, and starring boxing champion Benny Leonard.
The Evil Eye - Movie Information
- Release Year: 1920
- Directed by: J. Gordon Cooper, Wally Van
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Drama, Fantasy
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: No Language
- Release Date (Theatrical): April 30, 1920 (United States)
- Production Companies: Hallmark Pictures Corporation
- Production Countries: United States of America
The Evil Eye - Plot
This serial, starring boxer Leslie King, is presumed lost.
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The Evil Eye - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- J. Gordon Cooper
- Wally Van
Main Cast
- Benny Leonard
- Ruth Dwyer
- Stuart Holmes
- Marie Shotwell
- Rosita Marstini
- Leslie King
- Bernard Randall
- Mary Jepp
- Joe Martin
Writers
- Roy L. McCardell
The Evil Eye - FAQs
Is The Evil Eye (1920) a lost film?
Yes, The Evil Eye (1920) is considered a presumed lost film. Like many silent-era serials, no known surviving print has been located, making it one of countless early American films lost to time due to nitrate decomposition, fires, and studio negligence.
Who starred in The Evil Eye (1920)?
The Evil Eye featured real-life boxing champion Benny Leonard in the lead role of Frank Armstrong, alongside Ruth Dwyer, Stuart Holmes, Marie Shotwell, Rosita Marstini, Leslie King, and Joe Martin, who appeared as an orangutan in an uncredited role.
Where can you watch The Evil Eye (1920)?
Because The Evil Eye (1920) is a presumed lost film, it is not available on any streaming platform. You can check JustWatch for any updates on availability, though no known surviving print of this silent serial is currently accessible to the public.
What is The Evil Eye (1920) about?
The Evil Eye is a silent American movie serial blending action, drama, and fantasy elements. It starred boxing champion Benny Leonard as Frank Armstrong. The serial's full plot details are largely unknown today, as the film is presumed lost with no surviving prints documented.
Who directed The Evil Eye in 1920?
The Evil Eye (1920) was co-directed by J. Gordon Cooper and Wally Van. The serial was produced by Hallmark Pictures Corporation and written by Roy L. McCardell, released in the United States on April 30, 1920.
What genre is The Evil Eye (1920)?
The Evil Eye (1920) is classified as an Action, Drama, and Fantasy film. It was produced as a silent movie serial, a popular format of the era in which stories unfolded across multiple chapters released sequentially to keep audiences returning week after week.
Was Benny Leonard a real boxer?
Yes, Benny Leonard was a celebrated real-life professional boxer who held the World Lightweight Championship from 1917 to 1925. He was widely regarded as one of the greatest lightweight fighters in history and appeared in several silent films during his athletic career.
What are films similar to The Evil Eye (1920)?
Films with a similar silent-era or serial spirit include King of the Rocket Men (1949), The Honor of His Family (1910), Mystery of Pain (1914), and La malcasada (1927). These titles share the adventurous, episodic, or early-cinema qualities that defined The Evil Eye's era.
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